All you need to know about Eddie Irvine's net worth and personal life facts

All you need to know about Eddie Irvine's net worth and personal life facts

Ciku Njuguna
December 15, 2023 at 6:33 AM

During his prime, Eddie Irvine was best known as Fast Eddie. Although his performances on the track do not place him among the best F1 drivers of all time, his financial success points towards his shrewd racing exploits and business decisions. Dig in here and find out about Eddie Irvine's net worth and more.

Eddie Irvine's net worth
Jaguar-Cosworth's driver Eddie Irvine celebrates a win during the Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on June 04, 2000. Photo by Paul-Henri Cahier.
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Is Fast Eddie the richest F1 driver in history? Although he does not top the list, he has accumulated considerable wealth, rivalling some of the richest athletes in the sport. Scroll down and discover how much Eddie Irvine's net worth is.

Eddie Irvine's profile summary

Full name

Edmund Irvine Jr.

Nickname

Eddie, Fast Eddie

Gender

Male

Date of birth

10th November 1965

Age

58 years old as of December 2023

Zodiac sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland

Residence

Santa Margherita Ligure, Genoa, Italy

Nationality

British-Northern Irish

Ethnicity

Irish

Sexuality

Straight

Height

177 centimetres (5'8')

Weight

75 kilograms (165.3 lbs)

Hair colour

White

Eye colour

Blue

Parents

Edmund Sr. and Kathleen Irvine

Siblings

Sonia Irvine

Relationship status

Single

Children

Zoe Irvine

Profession

Former race car driver, Entrepreneur

The last team represented

Jaguar Racing

Years active

1984 - 2003

Education

Regent House Grammar School

Social media pages

Instagram, Twitter

How old is Eddie Irvine?

Born on the 10th of November 1965, the former racer is 58 years old as of December 2023. Based on his age, his zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What does Eddie Irvine do now?
Eddie Irvine poses for a portrait in Ferrari's pit garage before the F1 Spanish Grand Prix on May 29, 1999, at the Circuit de Barcelona in Catalunya, Spain. Photo by Michael Cooper.
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What is Eddie Irvine's net worth?

Irvine is one of the richest F1 drivers in the sport's history. Various publications reveal that his net worth ranges between $120 million and $130 million. According to other sources, his net worth as of 2023 is $177.9 million, sourced primarily from investments and business ventures.

How did Eddie Irvine make his money?

Following his Formula One debut during the 1993 Japanese Grand Prix, he earned $74 million. A report by the Daily Star stated that the British racer made his first million pounds while racing in Japan. Known for his eccentric ways, the former racer built a substantial part of his net worth through property management.

Where does Eddie Irvine live?

The former F1 driver has owned over 50 real estate properties across the world over the years, worth $69 million as of 2006. Such properties include a $15.4 million luxury mansion on the Venetian Islands in Miami, Florida, and townhouses in his hometown in Northern Ireland.

Does Eddie Irvine have a private jet?
Eddie Irvine drives the Jordan-Hart 193 during the October 24, 1993, Japan Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit. Photo by Paul-Henri Cahier.
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He has reportedly built his dream home on the Exuma Cays island in the Bahamas, which he bought for $1.25 million. According to the Belfast Telegraph, he owned a luxurious mansion in the affluent neighbourhood of Dalkey valued at $3.82 million. Based on his Instagram posts, he may possess a residence in Santa Margherita Ligure, in Genoa, Italy.

Does Eddie Irvine own a private jet?

Irvine is a member of the exclusive list of athletes with private jets in the world. Speaking to Boat International, the qualified pilot often used his Dassault Falcon jet to shuttle between meetings, sponsor events, testing, and race days.

Through his Instagram page, the eccentric multimillionaire shared photos of planes he has owned over time, including Falcon 50ex, Astra SP, Falcon 10, SE- LAT as N550ZK, SE-LAT Amphibious 206, Pilatus Pc12, and a Cessna 206 N206SS that got destroyed hurricane.

Why did Eddie Irvine leave Ferrari?
Eddie Irvine pictured walking away from a plane on June 1, 1998, in Dublin, Northern Ireland. Photo by Mike Cooper/Allsport.
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As one of the wealthiest individuals, he has been privileged to live a life of excesses. This is evidenced by an anecdote he narrated to the Irish Mirror. In the interview, he admitted to losing his personal AS 350 helicopter on a couple of occasions, saying,

"I lost it twice. I parked it and then could not remember where. Once, I parked it in a friend's garden and forgot where she lived. I just drove around until I spotted the rotor blades."

Eddie Irvine's car collection

The retired driver owned numerous Ferrari sports cars. An avid car collector, the former race car driver turned real estate mogul acquired various vehicles, including the classic BMW Z1, 1983 Porsche 911 Turbo, Aston Martin Cygnet, and Lamborghini Countach. He also owns yachts and motorbikes, such as the Fantuc Caballero.

Career

A Northern Ireland native, Irvine was one of the few Irish drivers for the F1 Ferrari in his time. He completed 148 races in his career, winning four Scuderia Ferrari medals between 1988 and 2002.

When did Eddie Irvine drive for Ferrari?

In 1996, he took up one of his most lucrative jobs, partnering with legendary race car driver Michael Schumacher and the Ferrari team. During his time with Ferrari, he won 4 Grands Prix and became the runner-up for the 1999 Drivers' World Championship.

When did Eddie Irvine drive for Jaguar?

After a successful season in 1999, Eddie opted to part ways with Ferrari after differing on the number one team driver. He began racing with the Jaguar Racing in 2000 but left after two seasons, retiring entirely from the sport.

Who was the Irish driver for Ferrari F1?
Jaguar Racing F1 Team's Eddie Irvine drives the R3 Cosworth CR-3 during pre-season testing on January 10, 2000, at the Circuit de Valencia, Cheste, Valencia, Spain. Photo by Darren Heath.
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How many F1 races did Eddie Irvine win?

Fast Eddie's first races were recorded as early as 1982. At 17, he raced his father's FF1600 for amusement before making his amateur debut in the British and Irish FF1600 series races.

Between 1984 and 1992, he participated in various competitions, finishing first in the 1987 Esso Formula Ford 1600cc Championship, 1987 Formula Ford 1600 BRDC, 1987 Formula Ford Festival, 1984 Formula Ford 1600 Ireland, and second in the 1993 Formula 3000 Japan. Here is a summary of some of his FIA World Championship races.

Competition

Team name

Year

Starts

Wins

Poles

Podiums

FIA International F3000 Championship

Jordan

First Racing

1989, 1990

19

2

0

5

FIA F3 World Cup

Marlboro Team Theodore

West Surrey Racing

1990, 1989, 1988

6

0

3

2

FIA Sportscar World Championship

KITZ Racing Team With Sard

1992

1

0

0

-

24 Hours of Le Mans

SARD Co. Ltd.

Toyota Team TOM'S

KITZ Racing Team With Sard

1994, 1933, 1992

3

3

0

1

FIA Formula One World Championship

Sasol Jordan

Scuderia Ferrari

Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro

Jaguar Racing

1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

146

4

1

5

Does Eddie Irvine have a private jet?
Jaguar F1 team driver Eddie Irvine in action during the Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa racing circuit in Francorchamps, Belgium, on September 01, 2002. Photo By Clive Mason.
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Awards

  1. Hawthorn Memorial Trophy
  2. Autosport’s British Competition Driver of the Year
  3. 1995 Canadian Grand Prix, first podium finish

Quick facts

Throughout his career, the Irishman has lived an extravagant lifestyle, earning the reputation of a Playboy. Here are some facts about his life.

Where is Eddie Irvine in 2023?
Jordan-Peugeot F1 team driver Eddie Irvine poses after the Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April 03, 1995. Photo by Pascal Rondeau/Allsport.
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1. Is Eddie Irvine alive?

At the time of writing, the former racing champion was alive and well. However, he has yet to make much news compared to his heydays, with his latest appearance at Circuit de Monaco in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco on May 28, 2023.

2. Is Eddie Irvine married?

At the time of writing, the Irishman is not married. Throughout his career, he has had a string of girlfriends. Fans and tabloids wait in the hope of seeing Eddie Irvine's wife.

3. Who is Eddie Irvine's daughter?

In November 1999, information about Zoe Irvine, Eddie Irvine's daughter, became public after the release of Irvine's biography. Zoe is Eddie's only child with former girlfriend Maria Drummond.

4. What has happened to Eddie Irvine after retiring?

After leaving the sport, Eddie, Michael Schummacher's former partner, built one of the most successful post-retirement careers in business. He owns various ventures, including a recreational sports centre in Bangor, County Down, a logistics firm, and a bar in Dublin.

How did Eddie Irvine make his money?
Eddie Irvine (l) pictured during F1 Winter Testing on January 14, 2002. On the left is him during the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix on August 18, 2002. Photo by Mark Thompson/Allsport and Clive Mason.
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Final lap

With four victories and awards, such as the Hawthorn Trophy, Irvine's performance on the track was less successful compared to his financial success outside it. However, his seemingly unsuccessful career has been the primary source of Eddie Irvine's net worth.

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Ciku Njuguna
Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.